Ben Pundole, the founder of AHotelLife.com, shares his list of the chicest and most luxe hotels across the globe.

1) The Nord Pinus Hotel

1) The Nord Pinus Hotel

In Arles in the South of France, this hotel was once owned by a clown and a cabaret dancer. Picasso also used to stay here and party with his pal the famous Matador Dominguin. It really exudes a sense of history and magic.

2) The Carlyle Hotel

2) The Carlyle Hotel

The very best of classic New York—Woody Allen playing the clarinet in the Carlyle's Bemelman's bar with it's incredible illustrations and grumpy bartenders. I once had tea here with an Indian Princess, it was one of my most memorable hotel moments.